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• March 09, 2026

  Judge OKs Sanctions In $500M Miss America Ownership Fight

  A Florida federal judge Monday sanctioned a businessman and his attorney for submitting fraudulent documents in a $500 million dispute over ownership of the Miss America pageant and using the documents to put the company into Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

• March 09, 2026

  Valve Gamers Seek Fees After Co. Dropped Them From Suit

  Gamers who were sued by Valve Corp. in an effort to stop hundreds of arbitration proceedings have urged a Washington federal judge to make the company cover their legal fees, arguing that as each defendant was dismissed from the lawsuit following a final arbitration award, they became a prevailing party entitled to recoup their costs.

• March 09, 2026

  Reed Smith, Greenberg Traurig Fight Gas Feud Sanctions

  Both Reed Smith LLP and Greenberg Traurig LLP provided nothing more than "zealous advocacy" for their respective clients amid an international petroleum shipping dispute between Eletson Holdings and Levona Holdings Ltd., the two law firms have argued in separate opposition briefs fighting sanctions motions stemming from the matter.

• March 09, 2026

  Proposed Changes To NJ Atty Ethics Rules Raise Worry In Bar

  The New Jersey Supreme Court is weighing a slate of proposed ethics rule changes requiring attorneys to update their online presences, including email and voicemail, when disbarred, suspended or on disability-inactive status — drawing concern from the state bar and, in particular, for small firms and solo practitioners.

• March 09, 2026

  Wash. State Bill Would Expand AG Power To Demand Docs

  A bill making its way through the Washington Legislature would enhance the power of the state attorney general to demand document production and testimony in civil matters, including suspected violations of the U.S. and Washington constitutions, allowing prosecutors to seek documents from elected officials and law enforcement agencies.

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